Nets choose Nolan Traore over Egor Demin in closing minutes
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The Brooklyn Nets relied on guard Nolan Traore for the final stretch of their Jan. 17, 2026 matchup, leaving fellow rookie Egor Demin on the bench for the decisive minutes, according to the New York Post.
Traore remained on the floor until the final buzzer, signaling the coaching staff’s preference for the 19-year-old in late-game situations on this occasion. Demin, who had been part of recent closing lineups, watched as Traore helped steer the Nets through the closing possessions.
Source: New York Post
